Genetic basis for distinct type of autism uncovered

A variation in the CHD8 gene has a strong likelihood of leading to a type of autism accompanied by digestive problems, a larger head and wide-set eyes.  “We finally got a clear-cut case of an autism-specific gene,” said Raphael Bernier, University

3 Jul 2014 ... A variation in the CHD8 gene has a strong likelihood of leading to a type of autism accompanied by digestive problems, a larger head and ...

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